Training
CONGLP1

Changeover from Natural Gas to LPG

All aspects relating to core domestic LPG gas safety. The initial knowledge area for this course is related to permanent dwellings (houses, flats etc), but additional areas such as leisure accommodation vehicles (caravans), residential park homes and boats can also be undertaken.

Who should attend?

All engineers currently qualified to work on natural gas fuelled installations who want to move into LPG fuelled installations and appliances.

The course programme

Day 1

■ Combustion (characteristics of LPG)

■ LPG supply (tanks and cylinder location and installation)

■ Pipework installation

■ Pipe sizing

■ LPG fuel storage

Day 2

■ LPG storage vessel and cylinder controls

■ Tightness testing and purging

■ Flues and ventilation

Benefits

Successful candidates will gain an understanding of the differences between liquefied petroleum gas and natural gas and will be able to work safely on both fuel types.